Peanut Butter Balls

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Newfoundland, North American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Chill Time (accumulated): 3 20

Total Time: 3 30

Servings: balls

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Dipped in melted milk chocolate and drizzled with Reese's Peanut Butter Chipits, these Peanut Butter Balls are a nostalgic treat! They're a delicious confection with an airy and crispy bite from the Rice Krispies Cereal and coconut. These balls are for the serious peanut butter and chocolate lover!

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Ingredients

2 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup salted butter
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup unsweetened coconut
3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

For the Chocolate Coating:

2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1/2 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chipits, optional

Instructions

Measure the confectioner’s sugar, Rice Krispies cereal and coconut into a large mixing bowl. Gently whisk to combine the three ingredients and set aside.
Next, measure the peanut butter and butter into a saucepan. Over low heat, melt the peanut butter and butter together, stirring often to incorporate and combine.
Once fully melted, remove from the heat and transfer to the bowl with the cereal and coconut. Use a rubber spatula to ensure you get all of the peanut butter mixture out of the saucepan an into the mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up.
Next, scoop one tablespoon of the mixture into the palm of your hand and roll into balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all of the balls are rolled, transfer the baking sheet to your fridge for two hours to firm.
Once firm, measure the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening into a microwave-safe bowl. (You can substitute the shortening with vegetable oil if you wish.) In increments of 30 seconds at half power, melt the chocolate, stirring well between each increment.
Once the chocolate is fully melted and silky smooth, dip the balls fully into it. Allow the excess chocolate to drain away before transferring the ball back to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Once all of the balls are coated, set them back into your fridge while you melt the Reese’s Peanut Butter Chipits using the same microwave technique – 30 second increments at half power.
Once fully melted, remove the balls from the fridge and drizzle the top of each ball with a little of the melted peanut butter chipits. Return them to the fridge to fully firm up before storing them in a food-safe container. Keep Peanut Butter Balls refridgerated at all times.

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